I think it's safe to think that a lot of people will start collecting DCUC when they are released, but I was thinking that a five figure starter set of previously released figures would be a fun starting point for these new collectors. Toys-R-Us has had several DC box sets this year from all the DC toylines except DCSH. I think my starter set idea would be quite timely. Five figures for about $40.00. Superman and Batman would have to be in it, but the rest could be the best figures that the 4H have made so far. Re-paints might also be a good idea (like brown Man-Bat). Here's the line-up I would like:

Since most of these figures are already out (or at least on their way) Mattel could use old molds and release them by Christmas 2008 in case they have yet to fix their distribution issues. This way, they could give us a chance to get these figures.

Since most of these figures are already out (or at least on their way) Mattel could use old molds and release them by Christmas 2008 in case they have yet to fix their distribution issues. This way, they could give us a chance to get these figures.

No. No more exclusive SuperBat waves. Let the rest of us who aren't obsessed with the big 2 have our time now.

They are not suggesting new waves, or shipping again the existign figures as waves, but a BOXED SET for those who missed the Supes Bats figures the first time around. Considering Mattel has done that for TheBatman and JLU, its not too much of a stretch.

It might be a cool way to get some harder to fit characters in the line such as Alfred.

I'm against the idea in that I would not be buying it. Name a DC based box set at retail that didn't go on to hit clearance? The box sets usually don't have much in terms of new figures to draw in collectors and to me, a good boxset will attract parents as well as collectors. Don't alienate either group and you can sell through your product. With only the Brown Man Bat in it as a selling point to me, I'd just hold out until clearance.